What does the student learn about exudative pleural effusion?
a. Contains high concentrations of white blood cells
b. Produces a very thick exudate
c. May occur in response to an inflammatory process
d. The presence of a malignant cancer can trigger exudative effusion.
e. Is the result of increased capillary permeability
Answer:
a. Contains high concentrations of white blood cells
c. May occur in response to an inflammatory process
d. The presence of a malignant cancer can trigger exudative effusion.
e. Is the result of increased capillary permeability
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